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Police Officer Les Early was shot and killed during an early morning drug raid at the 5500 block of Robertson in Houston at 5:30 a.m. Officer Early was the point man on his department's SWAT team, which was conducting the raid. As he entered the residence, a fortified drug house, the suspect opened fire with a 9mm handgun, striking Officer Early near the collarbone above his bulletproof vest. He was transported to a local hospital, where he passed away. The subject, who was on probation, was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison. Officer Early had served with the Pasadena Police Department for over eight years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and young son.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Early gave the Pasadena Police Department 8 years.
Thank you for your service to the Pasadena community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Early.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Pasadena Police Department has lost 6 officers; 3 of them killed feloniously.
Leslie is one of 1,461 officers killed feloniously in TX, 60.3% of the 2,422 remembered there.
Leslie is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Leslie is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1993, 10 officers in TX were killed feloniously, the 54th heaviest of 180 years on record. The heaviest was 1928, with 19.
In 1993, 101 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 51st heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1993, 110 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 53rd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Leslie was 28. Of the 1,330 killed feloniously in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 37. Leslie had served 8.2 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Leslie was 28. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Leslie had served 8.2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Leslie was 28. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Leslie had served 8.2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
November holds 8.4% of these deaths in TX; December holds the most, 10.4%. Fridays: 15.5%.
November holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.
November holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 50% of all 6 deaths at Pasadena Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 33.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 60.3% of all 2,422 deaths in TX, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 22.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Pasadena Police Department has 6 officers remembered here, Leslie among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 31-W
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